It doesn’t take long to realise Iceland isn’t finished yet. Drive east of its cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavik, to cross a lava desert, witness the earth gasp and, at Skógafoss, see a river fall from the sky. Past Vik, glaciers grind on to beaches as black as soot. It feels less a road trip than a Viking saga – not bad for one day! Not enough time for a two-week circuit? My tip is balance Reykjavik with the untamed Westfjords.
Witnessing a country being born is half the appeal. The other is joining locals who treat their raw surroundings like a giant adventure playground. What do you fancy – hiking up active volcanoes, diving between tectonic plates in the Thingvellir National Park, riding Viking horses or simply lolling in the geothermic Blue Lagoon?
Apparently, 20% of Icelanders believe in elves. Spend time in this real Middle Earth and who’s to say they’re wrong?
Without doubt, the northern lights are a magical and unforgettable sight. On this escorted short break, the odds of a sighting are as good as they can be thanks to quality accommodation in fantastic locations and some scientific know how. And with the days to explore some of Iceland's amazing natural wonders, this is a perfect winter escape.
A spectacular trekking and mountaineering holiday in Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice
This fascinating short trek will take you through a remote and untamed environment. You'll trek the new lava formed by the 2010 eruption and experience the magnificent wild scenery of glaciers, rugged valleys and waterfalls. On finishing your trek, you'll have time to relax in a thermal spa.
Our Iceland photography tour is an exhilarating holiday in Snaefellsnes & West (Iceland), North (Iceland), South East (Iceland). Available from 1 Jul 2019 to 7 Jul 2019 this 7 day trip costs from £8,599 and has a maximum group size of 4 persons. It includes helicopter flights.
Dramatic coastlines, glimmering fjords, wild creatures that take your breath away – the three Arctic islands of this 13-day trip are filled with sights that invigorate all the senses
Visit Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland in just two weeks
• Uncover Iceland’s extraordinary natural history through visits to several of the country’s glaciers, waterfalls and steaming vents – including its largest ice cap, Vatnajökull
• History and legend come alive at the Settlement Centre in Borgarnes, and at UNESCO-listed Thingvellir, home to one of the oldest parliaments in the world
On this small group tour experience natural wonders and northern lights rolled into one spine-tingling trip. Explore the fascinating volcanic, glacial and geothermal landscape of Iceland's south and east by day, at night keep watch for the aurora borealis. And with an expert guide on hand you can learn more about this natural phenomenon.
This holiday gives you the chance to experience the incredible natural wonders that Iceland offers, whilst also providing exceptional Northern Lights viewing opportunities. Iceland is an island unlike any other; with lava fields, hot spring lagoons, glaciers, volcanoes and geysers all while searching for the Aurora. Max group size 16 approx
Iceland - The Northern Lights from Tailor-Made Holidays is an exhilarating holiday in Iceland. Available from 24 Sep 2018 to 31 Dec 2019 this 4 day trip costs from £1,427, which includes flights.
